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Optimising Pharmaceutical Lyophilisation

From expert-led webinars to educational articles, we are offering a variety of free resources to help you avoid common freeze drying pitfalls and optimise your lyophilisation process.
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We've compiled a selection of articles aimed at helping you with your lyophilisation project.  From packaging specification to optimising the lyo process for specific formulations, we've got something for you.

  • A lab technician holding a metal tray filled with stoppered vials.

    Misconceptions In Freeze Drying: Rubber Stoppers

    All you need to know about stoppers for freeze drying Read more
  • Gloved hands putting a tray of vials into a freeze dryer

    Misconceptions In Freeze Drying: Glass Vials

    Why using the right vial for freeze drying matters. Read more
  • Gloved hands putting a tray of vials into a freeze dryer.

    Comparing Drying Options for Sensitive Biologic Projects

    Comparing Drying Options for Sensitive Biologic Projects Read more
Gloved hands putting a tray of vials into a freeze dryer

WEBINAR

Misconceptions in Pharmaceutical Lyophilisation

Now available to watch on demand
In collaboration with Biopharma Group
 

Who is it for?

Ideal for CMOs, pharmaceutical manufacturers and anyone looking to avoid the common pitfalls encountered in pharmaceutical freeze drying.

What will I learn?

  • The changes in solution behaviour that can be encountered during freezing
  • Selecting the optimum conditions for efficient heat transfer in a vacuum
  • Unexpected differences that can be observed when scaling up the process

Duration: Approx 1 hour, including a Q&A session 

Watch recording
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WEBINAR

Lyophilisation: Protecting Sensitive Biologics

Now available to watch on demand

In collaboration with Biopharma Group

 

Who is it for?

Ideal for research and development professionals, biologics developers, and anyone looking to learn more about protecting sensitive biologics during lyophilisation.

What will I learn?

  • What defines a biological product
  • The challenge of lyophilising biologics
  • The role of cryoprotectants and lyoprotectants
  • How formulation and process conditions influence successful outcomes 

Duration: Approx 1 hour

Watch recording

Packaging to support successful lyophilisation

  • A graphic of a clear glass 'Everic lyo' vial showing its internal Si-O-C-H internal coating.

    EVERIC® lyo Vials

    Hi-tech vials developed to optimise lyophilisation performance. See product
  • A West "NovaPure" lyophilisation stopper and a West "NovaPure" injection stopper.

    Sterile West NovaPure® Stoppers

    Reduce batch rejection with ultra-pure NovaPure® stoppers from West. See product
  • A graphic of a clear glass 'EVERIC care' vial showing its internal Si-O-C-H internal coating.

    EVERIC® care Vials

    EVERIC® care vials feature a patented hydrophobic coating. See product
  • A West "NovaPure" lyophilisation stopper and a West "NovaPure" injection stopper.

    FluroTec® Stoppers

    FluroTec® Stoppers with a barrier film provide superior protection for drugs. See product
  • A 13mm and a 20mm aluminium crimp seal, each with a white 'Flip off' button.

    Clean Certified Sterilised Crimp Seals

    Pre-sterilised aluminium seals designed for aseptic fill-finish operations. See product
  • A graphic of a clear glass 'Everic plus' vial showing its internal SiO2 internal coating.

    EVERIC® plus vials

    Featuring an SiO2 coating, providing an inert container for sensitive drugs. See product
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Lyophilisation: making it work for you


The pharamceutical industry has seen huge rises in the development of potent yet sensitive drug formulations including biologics, GLP-1s and ADCs.  These medicines, and others, are driving an ever expanding need for lyophilisation as a process for improving stability, extending shelf life and even simplyfing distribution.
 

Whilst lyophilisation undoubtedly provides huge benefits for protecting these essential medicines, it is a complex process which must be optimised for each product.  
 

Here we provide help and guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.

A small freeze drying machine with it's door open and trays of vials inside.

In collaboration with Biopharma Group

Learn how Biopharma Group can help optimise your lyophilisation process

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